Attribution Guidelines for Google Maps and Google Earth

All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth Content must provide attribution to both Google
and our data providers. We do not approve of any use of content without proper
attribution, in any circumstance. We require attribution when the Content is shown.
Requests for exceptions will not be answered or granted.

Only including “Google” or the Google logo is not proper attribution when there are
third-party data providers cited with the imagery. Attribution information will appear
automatically on the Content if you:

In Google Maps, you’ll find our data providers listed in the bottom right corner of the
map. Here, Google is the data provider:

In Google Earth, you’ll find our data providers listed in the bottom center of the 3D
view. Here, DigitalGlobe is the data provider:

Do I need to use the text provided on the imagery?

The automatically generated Google logo and data provider attribution may only be removed
or obstructed if reintroduced in a visible form elsewhere within the Content (e.g. photo
caption below a Google Earth still). In other words, your text must be as visible as it
would have been if you had used the default text that we provide.

What does the attribution text need to say?

If you are not using the text provided directly on Google Maps and Google Earth imagery,
the text of your attribution must say the name “Google” and the relevant data
provider(s), such as “Map data: Google, DigitalGlobe”. You may customize the style and
placement of the attribution text, just so long as the text is legible to the average
viewer or reader. Note that Google logos cannot be used in-line (e.g. "These maps from
[Google logo].")

I’d like to use your imagery in my film or television program. Any special
rules?

Attribution to both Google and our data suppliers must appear on-screen for the entire
duration the Content is displayed. We will not approve requests to move the attribution
to end credits or to fade out after a few seconds. Please note that in order to use
Google Maps and Google Earth imagery in film or on television, you must apply for our
free
broadcast license. You may customize the style and placement of the attribution text,
just so long as the text is legible to the average viewer or reader.

I’m filming an actor using Google Earth on a computer, or using Google Maps on a
phone. Do I need to add additional attribution information on-screen?

No additional attribution is required on-screen; just film the product, with attribution
already included, as such. Also note that if this is your use-case, you do not need to
apply for a broadcast license.

I cannot agree to your attribution requirements. Do I have other
options?

If you are unwilling to meet our attribution requirements, please contact our data
provider(s) directly to inquire about purchasing the rights to the Content directly. See
above for how to find the names of our data provider(s), listed in-product. We cannot
provide contact information, but may we recommend a Google search.